Music can relieve pain -- as long as you get to choose the song you're hearing - Study Finds

Study participants who were under the impression that they were in control of their own tunes reported less pain than others who did not have musical independence.

LONDON — Some of the best music is inspired by tough break-ups and emotional pain, but fascinating new research finds control over the songs we hear is associated with feeling less physical pain. Sci… [+2651 chars]

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